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Roasted Sweet Potato Black Bean Quinoa Salad Recipe

Published: Apr 30, 2018 · Modified: Jan 14, 2020 by Anna 157 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission.

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This Roasted Sweet Potato Black Bean Quinoa Salad is a healthy and filling quinoa salad with cumin-roasted sweet potatoes and quick oil and lime vinaigrette. Perfect as a side dish or a healthy lunch!

sweet potato salad in a bowl
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  • Why You'll Love This Salad
  • Ingredients:
  • How to make roasted sweet potato quinoa salad?
  • How to roast sweet potatoes for this salad?
  • The dressing:
  • Helpful Tips!
  • More salad recipes:
  • Roasted Sweet Potato Black Bean Quinoa Salad recipe

Why You'll Love This Salad

I am currently obsessed with quinoa salads. I have a batch of cooked quinoa in my fridge at all times and use it in meatless tacos, enchiladas, and salads. It's a healthy protein source and combined with beans and vegetables makes for a delicious and filling dish.

This Roasted Sweet Potato Black Bean Quinoa Salad is a family favorite right now! It's simple to make and I can store it in individual containers for a healthy lunch throughout the week or as a side dish to grilled chicken. It's wonderful in lettuce cups or tossed with chopped kale too!

Ingredients:

sweet potatoes, corn, black beans, red onion and quinoa in a bowl
  • sweet potatoes - The star of this recipe! I cut the potatoes into chunks, toss them with oil and spices, and roast them.
  • quinoa - You can use my recipe for cooking quinoa in the Instant Pot (it takes only 1 minute of cooking time!!) or make it on the stove.
  • black beans - You will need one can or 1 and ½ cups of home-cooked beans.
  • whole kernel corn - You will need one can. Drain the water and rinse the corn before adding to the salad. Fresh is great too and can be roasted along with the potatoes! I do not like frozen and thawed-out corn in this salad
  • onion - I prefer red onion for salads. You can use sweet or yellow, whatever you prefer.
  • olive oil - It's a base for the dressing. Use avocado oil, if you prefer.
  • lime juice - Freshly squeezed juice is best here.
  • spices - cumin, paprika, salt, pepper
  • garlic - I prefer fresh, minced garlic. Use garlic powder if you are in a pinch.
  • Tajin seasoning - This ingredient is not necessary but definitely recommended. It is made with ground dried chile peppers, dehydrated lime, and sea salt.

How to make roasted sweet potato quinoa salad?

This healthy and filling salad is very easy to make. It's perfect for meal prep lunch or dinners, when you want something filling but healthy. Here is how to make it:

  • Start with roasting sweet potatoes seasoned with salt, pepper, and cumin. They will have a delicious Mexican flair!
  • Add one can of rinsed and drained black beans, one can of drained whole kernel corn, chopped red onion, and 2 cups of cooked quinoa.
  • The dressing is as simple as the salad! Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, salt, pepper, garlic, cumin, paprika, and Tajin seasoning. Pour over salad and toss together.

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roasted sweet potato salad in a bowl

How to roast sweet potatoes for this salad?

Roasting sweet potatoes for a salad or as a simple side dish to your meal prep dishes is very easy. Simply peel potatoes and cut them into cubes, no bigger than ½". Place on parchment paper lined baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt, pepper, and ground cumin. Roast at 400 degrees F for 20 to 23 minutes. Use right away or cool and add to your salad. You can also store them in a container with a lid in the fridge for up to 4 days.

The dressing:

I have plenty of salad recipes with creamy dressings, either mayo-based or healthier with sour cream. For this sweet potato salad, I decided to use a simple olive oil vinaigrette that perfectly complements the potatoes, beans, and quinoa. Mix 4 to 5 tablespoons of olive oil with lime juice, salt, cumin, paprika, minced garlic, and tajin seasoning. The last one is optional but I love it in this dressing and even add a little more sprinkled over each serving.

sweet potato quinoa salad in two bowls with lime wedges

Helpful Tips!

  • I love this salad with slightly warm quinoa and warm roasted potatoes but it is absolutely delicious chilled in the fridge and can be divided into serving containers.
  • If using fresh corn, add it to roasting potatoes. It will give it an even more delicious flavor.
  • If you don't like raw red onion, skip it. Use a sweet one, if you prefer.
  • To make the salad ahead, you can keep the dressing separate in a bottle and toss it with all the ingredients before serving.

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Sweet potato quinoa salad in a white bowl with a fork, on a gray board.

Roasted Sweet Potato Black Bean Quinoa Salad recipe

Author: Anna
This Roasted Sweet Potato Black Bean Quinoa Salad is a healthy and filling quinoa salad with cumin-roasted sweet potatoes and quick oil and lime vinaigrette. Perfect as a side dish or a healthy lunch!
4.80 from 105 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 5 people
Calories 517 kcal
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Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 ½ lbs sweet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 15 oz. can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 15 oz. can whole kernel corn rinsed and drained
  • 1 small red onion chopped

for the dressing:

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper or chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon Tajin seasoning optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400℉. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Peel sweet potatoes. Slice into ½" thick disk and cut each into 4 or 6 pieces.
    1 ½ lbs sweet potatoes
  • Drizzle olive oil over potatoes. Season with salt, pepper and cumin. Toss gently to coat.
    2 tablespoons olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • Roast for 20 to 23 minutes. Remove from oven and cool.
  • In a large salad bowl, combine corn, black beans, chopped red onion, quinoa and potatoes.
    2 cups cooked quinoa, 15 oz. can black beans, 15 oz. can whole kernel corn, 1 small red onion
  • In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together all the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad and gently toss.
    4 tablespoons olive oil, 3 tablespoons lime juice, ¼ teaspoon ground cumin, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon ground paprika, ¼ teaspoon black pepper or chili powder, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, ½ teaspoon Tajin seasoning
  • Serve right away or cover with saran wrap and store in fridge for up to 4 days.

Notes

  • Tajin seasoning is optional but worth trying. You can also sprinkle it over each serving. It is a seasoning made with ground chile peppers, salt and dehydrated lime juice. 
  • Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use calorie counter you are familiar with.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 517kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 927mg | Potassium: 1013mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 19355IU | Vitamin C: 11.8mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 4.2mg
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  1. Lisa says

    January 02, 2025 at 8:11 pm

    I just made this recipe per the instructions as written, and it was so so good! I used black pepper not the chili pepper and the addition of Tajin is so good! Sometimes I don’t like cumin,
    But used it as written and I think it blended very in the salad. I did soak the red onions in cold water while I prepared the ingredients to take down some of their bite. This will be in my regular rotation as the ingredients are always in my pantry.

    Reply
  2. Amanda says

    December 29, 2024 at 5:19 pm

    Is the 517 cals for the whole recipe? Obviously not per serving?

    Reply
  3. Laura Clifton says

    December 23, 2024 at 12:17 pm

    5 stars
    We have Pescatarians, Vegans, milk protein allergies and Celiacs to deal with in our big family. They all LOVE this recipe . I made a double batch for Christmas time and they vacuumed it up quickly. They want this recipe in my permanent repertoire. The print out has been laminated. Thank you so much for posting it!

    Reply
  4. Ali says

    October 26, 2024 at 12:10 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve been making this salad every couple of weeks for the last few months because I love it so much! Thanks for sharing!!

    Reply
  5. Sherry says

    October 19, 2024 at 4:16 pm

    Made this salad today, not so much a fan. In the picture it shows what looks like cilantro but does not show it in the list of ingredients, I will pick some up at the store and add it, that could be what its lacking.

    Reply
  6. Denise Frodeman says

    July 29, 2024 at 4:23 pm

    5 stars
    I just made this salad and it was amazing. Since I am entering everything I eat into a food log, I would like to know your serving size. It seems like it made a lot more than 5 servings. Thanks, I appreciate your help.

    Reply
  7. Sa says

    May 14, 2024 at 2:12 pm

    4 stars
    Was a little bland

    Reply
  8. Christopher says

    April 19, 2024 at 10:22 am

    5 stars
    I wasn't convinced by quinoa rice, but this recipe changed that. I absolutely loved this salad.

    Reply
  9. Beverly Keyter says

    April 18, 2024 at 6:46 am

    Huge success! Even without the tajin seasoning.

    Reply
  10. Laurie S Reilly says

    April 15, 2024 at 2:39 pm

    5 stars
    This is a great salad! The ingredients for the salad can be whatever you have on hand. It's all about the dressing. Tajin was new to me, ordered it on Amazon. Now I don't think I can live without it. I was concerned it would be spicy, but it's not. It really gave the salad a bit of zing. I immediately sent this recipe to my sister. She'll love it!

    Reply
  11. Alicia Reuter says

    March 20, 2024 at 9:53 am

    5 stars
    Delicious—I would not describe prep as quick, but worth the hour to prepare.

    Reply
  12. Vicki Barber says

    March 01, 2024 at 3:02 pm

    Is that lime juice out of a bottle?

    Reply
  13. Bobbi says

    January 31, 2024 at 11:13 am

    5 stars
    Ok my sister sends me salad recipes all the time because we’re always looking for easy and healthy lunch variations. This salad… is perfection. It is SO GOOD!! Even if you make/use a different dressing it’s absolutely amazing. Thank you so much!!!

    Reply
  14. Nancy says

    January 24, 2024 at 4:31 pm

    I have not made this but what could I use instead of corn

    Reply
    • SarahBeth says

      March 15, 2025 at 1:31 am

      This isn't my recipe, but I'm one of those people who can't make a recipe without changing something. Between the sweet potatos, black beans, onions, and quinoa, I think that you could just leave the corn out.

      Reply
  15. Lesa says

    January 12, 2024 at 3:11 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious! I made this exactly as the recipe said. Great combination of flavors! Wonderful, heart healthy dish!

    Reply
  16. Cyndy says

    December 27, 2023 at 4:45 pm

    5 stars
    Recipe was delicious cold. Heated it up and added leftover ham and it was even better.

    Reply
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